Afghanistan Long Weekends 2026

10 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (3)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Weekend Period: May 29 - May 31

Eid al-Adha (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

American Withdrawal Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 29 - Aug 31

American Withdrawal Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

First Day of Ramadan (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with First Day of Ramadan (estimated)

Mojahedin's Victory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 27
Total Break: Apr 25 - Apr 28

Take Monday off to bridge Mojahedin's Victory Day for a 4-day weekend

Day of Arafah (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25
Total Break: May 23 - May 26

Take Monday off to bridge Day of Arafah (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 29
Total Break: May 28 - May 31

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Afghanistan Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 17, Tuesday, Aug 18
Total Break: Aug 15 - Aug 19

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Afghanistan Independence Day

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 24
Total Break: Aug 22 - Aug 25

Take Monday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.